MES Engineer

Natron Energy is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive MES/Data Systems Engineer to support the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and integration of our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and data collection infrastructure at our high-volume manufacturing facility. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless equipment integration, data accuracy, and meaningful production insights. Your contributions will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing performance, driving continuous improvement, and expanding the capabilities of our existing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the ongoing development and optimization of the MES/data collection system
• Provide support for troubleshooting activities during regular operations and after-hours as necessary
• Collaborate with the equipment and launch teams to integrate both new and existing machinery with the MES infrastructure
• Enable full material and process parameter traceability from beginning to end of manufacturing line
• Calculate and monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Develop systems to enforce quality testing and poka-yoke gates to ensure high product performance
• Work alongside the operations team to implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) rule sets for real-time feedback and reporting
• Validate the accuracy and integrity of equipment-generated data
• Design and implement meaningful production reports with automated distribution workflows
• Enhance and expand ad-hoc data collection capabilities within the MES application framework

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 2–5 years of experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or related data systems
• Proven experience with MES system integration, equipment performance monitoring, and production data analysis
• Familiarity with Ignition and Sepasoft software is preferred; otherwise, a strong willingness to learn these platforms is expected
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred
• Proficiency in database development, data visualization, and statistical analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PLC and HMI programming across multiple platforms, including:
  • Allen-Bradley – RSLogix5000/Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View
  • Mitsubishi – GXWorks 3 and GT Designer 3
  • Siemens – SIMATIC Step 7 and WinCC
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar

Natron Energy (natron.energy) is the future of energy storage. Our battery products solve operations performance and reliability problems for the world’s biggest electricity customers. Our initial products target markets exceeding twenty-five billion dollars including data centers, oil & gas, EV fast charging, and commercial aviation. We have additional products in development for larger markets including commercial and residential grid storage. Our products are based on sodium-ion cells containing Prussian blue electrodes that deliver unique power, cycle life, and safety: full discharge and recharge in just minutes all from a nonflammable, fault-tolerant system.

Natron Energy, Inc. (“Natron Energy” or the “Company”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from professional recruiters, third-party recruiting or staffing agencies, placement services, or any other source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes, including partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information, sent to Natron Energy or its personnel will be treated as public information provided free of any charges or fees.

Natron Energy will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless in connection with a written agreement with the Company then in effect. Such agreement must be pre-approved by Natron Energy and executed by an authorized representative of the Company. Natron Energy specifically rejects, and denies any liability under, any agreement purporting to be accepted based on negative consent, negotiation with a candidate, performance, or any means other than the signature of an authorized representative of the Company.

Natron Energy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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